SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX157
NBEGEGCX157 belongs to National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBEGEGCX157 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBEGEGCX |
| Branch code | 157 |
| Bank | National Bank of Egypt |
| Branch | Garden City Branch |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
How the National Bank of Egypt SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NBEG Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- EG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 157 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code NBEGEGCX157?
NBEGEGCX157 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Garden City Branch, a unit of National Bank of Egypt in Cairo, Egypt. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has National Bank of Egypt got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 377 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Egypt in Egypt, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use NBEGEGCX157 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NBEGEGCX157 against the details from National Bank of Egypt before you confirm.
Can I use NBEGEGCX instead of NBEGEGCX157?
NBEGEGCX points to the main office of National Bank of Egypt, while NBEGEGCX157 points to Garden City Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBEGEGCX157.
What does each part of NBEGEGCX157 stand for?
NBEG is the bank code of National Bank of Egypt, EG is the ISO code of Egypt, CX is the location code and 157 identifies the branch Garden City Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Egypt in Egypt?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Egypt with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.